| FAQsQ. HOW IS BAMBOO FIBRE MADE? A. There are two methods of production, one is Mechanical the other is Chemical. Mechanical Production The woody part of the bamboo is crushed and the natural enzymes break down the bamboo wall producing a fibrous mash which is combed and spun into a yarn. This process is not cost effective yet. Chemical Process This produces a regenerated cellulose fibre similar to modal and rayon. The lyocell process uses non-toxic N-methymorpholine-N-oxide and the manufacturing processes are closed-loop so 99.5% of the chemicals are captured and recycled for use again. Q. WHAT MAKES BAMBOO FIBRE SO SPECIAL? A. Bamboo fibre is so much softer than cotton, it drapes like silk, has a much more effective moisture wicking property and is naturally anti bacterial and anti fungal, all of which helps to reduce things like body odour and skin irritation. Q. IS BAMBOO FIBRE ENVIROMENTALLY FRIENDLY? A. Bamboo plays a big part in our ecosystem. It is the fastest growing plant on the planet and produces 35% more oxygen than the same area of trees. Bamboo does not need any sprays or chemicals to grow and is ideal for protection against soil erosion. Bamboo also has the ability to grow in areas of both high and low rainfall. Q. SO HOW FAST DOES IT GROW? A. Bamboo is actually a grass and unlike wood it matures in 4 to 5 years compared to 60 years for a tree and therefore is putting oxygen back into the atmosphere within weeks of being cut. Q. DO YOU HAVE TO REPLANT AFTER CUTTING? A. No because Bamboo is self generating growing from the base shoots, so you don't have to kill it to harvest it unlike trees. Q. DOES HARVESTING BAMBOO POSE ANY THREAT TO ENDANGERED SPECIES LIKE THE PANDA? A. No because only MOSO (Phyllostachys Pubescens) species are used to produce Bamboo fibre and this comes from the eastern provinces of China on the lower slopes of hill country. Nearly all of the remaining 700-1000 wild Giant Pandas live in the high mountain areas of western China and live well above any possible harvesting areas and are vigorously protected by the Chinese government. Q. ARE YOUR PRODUCTS MADE FROM 100% BAMBOO? A. Wherever possible yes, but in some cases such as socks a small percentage of another material such as Lycra/Spandex may need to be woven into the fabric to allow it to stretch and move with your body or a small amount of cotton to give the fabric extra strength. If an item contains another material then the percentages are clearly marked on the label and are kept to an absolute minimum.
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